Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. TTAP members will obtain a breadth […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great […]
Job Description Position Summary Are you looking for the opportunity to learn hands-on preservation skills while building your professional resume and serving in State and National Parks? The 2026 Historic Preservation Corps is a unique program based in Massachusetts that offers participants training and experience in several historic preservation and maintenance trades including carpentry, window […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and Hampton National Historic Site through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. TTAP interns will […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great way […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Great Smoky Mountains National Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great way […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Catoctin Mountain Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. TTAP interns will obtain a breadth of preservation […]
Job Description Location: Williamsport, MD Program Dates: April 6, 2026 – October 2, 2026 Schedule: 40 hours/week (weekends and federal holidays off) Compensation: $1,440 bi-weekly living allowance (pre-tax) Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over this 26-week immersive experience, TTAP […]
Job Description Location: St. Augustine, FL Program Dates: April 6, 2026 – October 3, 2026 Schedule: 40 hours per week (weekends and federal holidays off) Compensation: $1,440 bi-weekly living allowance (pre-tax) Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments through projects addressing a range of historic preservation […]
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Rocky Mountain National Park – Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East Site Location: NPS – Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 US HWY 36, Estes Park, CO 80517 Terms of Service: Start Date: 05/04/2026 End Date: […]
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East Site Location: NPS – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 12447 Wisniewski Road, Empire, MI 49630 Terms of Service: Start Date: 05/26/2026 End Date: […]
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Ozark National Scenic Riverways - Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East Site Location: NPS – Ozark National Scenic Riverways 404 Watercress Dr. Van Buren MO 63965 Terms of Service: Start Date: 04/20/2026 End Date: 10/23/2026 […]
Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Traditional Trades Advancement Program – Olympic National Park – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East Site Location: NPS - Olympic National Park 600 E Park Ave, Port Angeles, Washington 98362 Terms of Service: Start Date: 04/06/2026 End Date: 10/09/2026 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900Hours (26 Weeks) […]
This two-day hands-on drystone workshop is focused on repairing and constructing dry-laid stone walls. Under the guidance of Neil Rippingale, participants will learn traditional drystone techniques and practice using both real-world conditions and controlled training environments. Register here to join us. Dates Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18, 2026 Times 8:15 am - 4:30 […]
Love working with your hands? Want a career with purpose? The Preserve Montana Trades Corps is calling. Train in traditional building trades, restore historic places, and gain real-world experience alongside expert mentors. Build your hands-on preservation trades skills with the Preserve Montana Trades Corps, a pre-apprenticeship training program grounded in context-based learning. The nine-week training […]
Step back in time and learn the art of window and door construction in this immersive 5-day course. This class will guide students through the transformation of Eastern White Pine boards into simple, historically accurate window sash and doors. Students will learn appropriate historical restoration methods along with window sash repair and reuse. The class will also […]
Historic Preservation Boot Camp 3 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration too. Our preservation practices attempt to keep masonry structures from deteriorating further; respect the significance of original materials and details; and stabilize, repair, and retain features wherever possible to ensure their safekeeping for […]
Rather than cutting out and replacing damaged or decaying brick and stone, impressive repairs can be achieved by using modern lime-based mortars. Saint-Astier® Lithomex® is a state-of-the-art brick and stone resurfacing and repair material specifically designed to restore the profile, surface finish, texture, and color of the original masonry unit. This workshop introduces participants to Lithomex® and the […]
The Art & Craft of Axes is designed for anyone interested in learning the history, anatomy, and practical use of one of the most essential tools in woodworking and timber processing. This course will be beneficial to both beginners and tool use and experienced woodsmen, equipping students with the skills to handle an axe with […]
Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship in this Hand Tool Timber Framing class. In this immersive 6-day class, students will build a full-size cabin inspired by Henry David Thoreau’s famous cabin at Walden Pond, gaining firsthand experience in the fundamentals of timber framing—all using hand tools. This course focuses on working with hewn timber […]
Historic Preservation Boot Camp 3 Days – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (daily) Although generally considered permanent, masonry is subject to deterioration too. Our preservation practices attempt to keep masonry structures from deteriorating further; respect the significance of original materials and details; and stabilize, repair, and retain features wherever possible to ensure their safekeeping for […]